The B Minor scale is a musical scale that consists of the notes B, C#, D, E, F#, G, A, and B. It is a natural minor scale, meaning that it follows the pattern of whole steps and half steps between the notes that is found in the natural minor scale. In music theory, the B Minor scale is considered to be the relative minor of D Major, as they share the same key signature (two sharps). This scale is often used in a variety of musical genres, including classical, folk, and rock music.
| Relative key | D major |
|---|---|
| Parallel key | B major |
| Dominant key | F-sharp minor |
| Subdominant | E minor |
How to Play B Minor Scale on Piano?
- Start by finding the key of B on the piano. This is the white key directly to the left of the group of two black keys.
- The B minor scale consists of the following notes: B, C#, D, E, F#, G, A, B.
- Begin by playing the B key with your right thumb.
- Next, play the C# key with your right index finger.
- Then, play the D key with your right middle finger.
- Continue by playing the E key with your right ring finger.
- Next, play the F# key with your right little finger.
- After that, play the G key with your left thumb.
- Then, play the A key with your left index finger.
- Finally, play the B key again with your left middle finger to complete the scale.
- Repeat the scale several times, starting on different notes to practice playing it in different octaves.
- Practice playing the scale in different rhythms and tempos to improve your dexterity and control.
- Once you are comfortable playing the B minor scale, try incorporating it into your own compositions or improvisations.
In this video, we’ll show you how to play the B minor scale in natural, harmonic, and melodic form, both one and two octaves. We’ll also show you the correct fingering for each form.
